Imperialism

Why did the Europeans control such a small portion of Africa in the 1800s?

• Africa had no natural resources that the Europeans needed

• Europeans didn't need new markets to sell their industrialized goods

• Europeans were focused on building empires through acquisition of other European territories

• Europeans were susceptible to disease

What were some of the internal factors that contributed to imperialism in Africa?

• Africans had a need to trade with Europe for raw materials.

• Africans had a desire to convert to Christianity.

• Africans had a variety of cultures and languages, making it difficult to unite.

• Africans had strong leadership among the various ethnic groups.

Why did Britain consider India its "jewel in the crown"?

• India was the only colony that didn't resist British control.

• India's population and resources made it the most valuable of all the British colonies.

• India was controlled by a company; the government didn't have to be involved in the day-to-day affairs of the colony.

• India had a vast supply of diamonds and emeralds.

Why didn't Indians unite against the British in the Sepoy Mutiny?

• The Sepoys converted to Christianity.

• The Sepoys prevented their own people from rebelling.

• The Indians valued the protection the British gave them from their enemy, Japan.

• There was weak leadership and conflicts between Hindus and Muslims.

What form did British rule take under the Raj?

• Protectorate; Britain withdrew from India to allow for an internal government to rule.

• Indirect rule; India was controlled by the British East India Company.

• Sphere of Influence; Britain withdrew from India completely, only reserving exclusive trading privileges with them.

• Direct rule; India was divided into provinces and districts and ruled directly by British officials.

Which event is depicted in the political cartoon?

• The Boxer Rebellion

• Sepoy Mutiny

• The Berlin Conference

• Open Door Policy

Which of the following was a Social Darwinist argument in favor of imperialism?

• Western nations needed outlets for their growing populations

• Increased trade would benefit all peoples

• Colonies would bring wealth and prestige to the home country

• Westerners thought they had a duty to bring civilization to inferior races

Which of the following was NOT one of the main European motivations for Imperialistic behavior?

• The desire to spread their culture to the "uncivilized" world

• The need for natural resources and raw materials as emerging industrial societies

• As a way to "compete" with other European nations

• A method to secure immigrant labor for their factories

Who imperialized in India?

• Great Britain

• France

• Germany

• Japan

Betweern 1870-1914, Europe tried to take over African areas because of their natural resources

• True

• False